I love that the Random House covers always tried to make Alanna a little ~sexay, even though she's supposed to be passing as a dude. Here they do this by adding eye shadow, a leather mini skirt, and what seem to be orange water wings. Hot.
Psycho!Alanna appears again and knows exactly what you just said about her. Just back away, kids. Back slowwwwly away.
I have nothing bad to say about this cover, shockingly enough. It's simple but well-done, the colours and fonts work well, and the whole piece has a tense, expectant feel that makes the book seem a lot more exciting than it ultimately proves to be. I also really enjoy that Alanna's gripping the ember-stone. It's a nice detail. A+, whoever made this.
AND THEN THERE'S THIS. Alanna is dressed for Jazzercise and fighting a dude who I think is supposed to be Roger. (Remember that climactic fight they had in his workroom? No? Me neither.) She seems to have either a mullet or a single poorly-placed pigtail. Also, check that tagline! "She would fight to the death to save her prince!" That is what these books are actually about, everyone: sacrificing yourself for your man.
Ghostly lady hands seem to be a recurring motif in these covers. Alanna looks like an anguished homosexual gentleman from the fifties.
And, finally, the most recent cover. Alanna is once again striking a sexy teen pose, while Moonlight has clearly decided that brunettes have more fun.
Hello,
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I'd like to say that i love all things Tamora Pierce and this is the best book related blog i have read in a very, very long time. I love your stuff and, though i realize the last time you posted was 2012, am still hoping that i'll get a new perspective on the rest of Alanna and maybe even Daine or Kel. One can hope, anyway.
Please?
I still actually check this blog from time to time. I'm forever hoping that you come back to grace us with more snark and glory (like you do).
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